Southwest Chicken Casserole

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 14

Delicious Southwest Chicken Casserole with instant rice

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

417

Sugar

Fat

22g

This Southwest Chicken Casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chunks of chicken, spicy green chiles, and fragrant rice, it's a one-dish wonder that's sure to impress. This casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Mexican dishes and is easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and is perfect for a crowd. Serve this casserole with a side of fresh salsa and some warm tortillas for a complete meal that's sure to satisfy.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	Mix chicken, green chiles, mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, minced onion, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
3.	Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add instant rice and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4.	Spread rice into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spoon chicken mixture over rice.
5.	Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.

PROS

This quick and easy Southwest Chicken Casserole is perfect for busy weeknights.
It’s a one-dish meal that has all the flavors of your favorite Mexican dishes.

The combination of chicken, rice, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheese make this casserole irresistible.

CONS

This casserole contains condensed cream of mushroom soup, which is high in sodium and fat.

It’s not the healthiest option, but it’s a great comfort food dish that can be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in fat. It’s also packed with vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health.
Green chiles contain capsaicin, which has been shown to boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.
Instant rice is low in fat and calories and is a good source of carbohydrates, which are essential for energy.

	1 can chicken chunks , drained
	1 can diced green chiles
	1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
	2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
	2 tablespoons dried minced onion
	salt and pepper to taste
	1 1/4 cups water
	2 cups instant rice